Order of Guido Brunetti Books

Commissario Guido Brunetti is the central character in a series of crime fiction novels by American novelist Donna Leon. Brunetti is the police commissioner in Venice, Italy. With each case, we learn more about the criminal underbelly of Venice, as well as the lifestyle. (more…)

Order of Donna Leon Books

Donna Leon is an American author of crime fiction, best known for her series set in Venice that feature Commissiario Guido Brunetti. Donna has taught English lit around the world, in countries such as Switzerland, Iran, China, Italy and Saudi Arabia. Originally from New York, she has lived in Venice for over 25 years. (more…)

Gillian Flynn Signs New Book Deal

Gone Girl author Gillian Flynn has signed a new two-book deal with Random House. The deal entails a new adult novel for the Crown Publishing imprint as well as a young adult novel for Delacorte Press.

Gone Girl has been a huge hit since its release in June about a woman who disappears as she and her husband are celebrating their anniversary. 20th Century Fox already has the film rights and it will be produced by Reese Witherspoon (who may end up starring in it as well). (more…)

Order of Jessica Balzano/Kevin Byrne Books

Jessica Balzano and Kevin Byrne are the protagonists in a series of police procedural/thriller novels by American author Richard Montanari. The series takes place in the homicide unit of the Philadelphia Police Department and is narrated by detectives Kevin Byrne and his partner Jessica Balzano. Publishers Weekly has said that the books “possess a psychological depth all too rare in such fiction.” (more…)

Order of Richard Montanari Books

Richard Montanari is an American author of crime fiction, mystery and thriller novels. His novels have been published in nearly 30 languages. Richard spent time living in Europe, including London, where he worked selling clothes. Eventually, he moved back to the States and joined his family business. After five years, he decided to make a change to a writing career. He is best known for his Philadelphia series, featuring Jessica Balzano and Kevin Byrne. Montanari lives in Northeast Ohio – the same place he was born. (more…)

Order of Big Stone Gap Books

Big Stone Gap is a series of women’s fiction by American novelist Adriana Trigiani. The series is set in Big Stone Gap, Virginia – a “sleepy hamlet” in the Blue Ride Mountains – in 1978. It follows a 35 year-old woman named Ave Maria Mulligan, who is the self-proclaimed spinster of the town and the local pharmacist. (more…)

Order of Adriana Trigiani Books

Adriana Trigiani is an American author of women’s fiction. She is also a TV writer, producer and film director. Trigiani was raised in Big Stone Gap, which was the basis for her first novel and its sequels. (more…)

Order of Inspector Carlyle Books

Inspector Carlyle is the central character in a series of crime fiction novels by British author James Craig. John Carlyle is an inspector with the Metropolitan Police of London, working out of the Charing Cross police station. Craig got the original concept for the character after reading A Florentine Death by Michele Giuttari. Although London is over 650 sq. miles, full of over 8 million people, the series is mostly set in and around Covent Garden, allowing Craig to use such famous London landmarks as Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace. (more…)

Order of James Craig Books

James Craig is an English novelist of crime fiction. Before becoming an author, James worked in London as a journalist and as a consultant for over thirty years. His series features Inspector John Carlyle. He describes his work as “European crime fiction,” full of shades of grey, ambiguous morals and unfinished business. James lives in the Covent Garden area of London with his wife and daughter. (more…)

Order of Comeback Kids Books

The Comeback Kids series is a series of YA sports novels by American author Mike Lupica. The series is about various kids playing various team sports and fighting back to win the game from behind. (more…)